Fatata te Miti (By the Sea), 1892
Paul Gauguin
Gauguin was a stockbroker turned painter. This painting is from his fist visit to Tahiti. I especially love the blue-green of the water. Funnily enough, Gauguin studied with Vincent van Gogh, another one of my favorite artists.
Wheatfield with Crows, 1890
Vincent van Gogh
Although Van Gogh was a brilliant artist, he had several health issues. The year before this painting, he had a mental breakdown, and the same month (July) he painted Wheatfield with Crows is also the same month he committed suicide. I like this painting because of the contrast between light and dark.
Le bonheur de vivre (The Joy of Life), 1905
Henri Matisse
I LOVE the color in this painting. This is a true "explosion of color," as you like to say, Mr. Dr. Vaneman. The artistic movement for this kind of work where color reigns supreme is called Fauvism.
Mother and Child, 1991
Eric Hefte
While this is not always true, I think most people's tastes are the product of their environment. One of the reasons I like vivid colors is because that's what I grew up with. The painting above is one that's been in my bedroom since childhood. Since my dad uses bold colors in his paintings, that's what I like to see in other people's works. I have a friend who lives in Florida, and she loves neutral colors and pastels. What about you? Did your environment shape your artistic palette? I know mine did!
Poor Meagan! You had to miss TODAY"S class -- when we looked at Gaugin, Van Gogh, and Matisse!
ReplyDeleteI like your dad's picture, too! I presume you're familiar with Modigliani? Reminds me a little of that...
I'd never thought about that, but I think you're on to something.
DeleteYour choices were interesting and more or less in line with the others I've seen so far. Gaugin is such an interesting case - moving to Tahiti and immortalizing it in his art. I'd sure like to go and see that place - of course, it's not like that now. Van Gogh painted such beautiful works. I wonder what was going on inside his head. I really like your dad's picture. Is that you and your mom?
ReplyDeleteYes, it is!
DeleteI love the movement, drama and vigor created by the sweeping strokes and beautiful contrasting colors that blend so well! It does look as if your dads work has helped shape your taste. Really admire his talent. I also love the combination of Green and purple. Gauguin has manged to keep it vibrant while also bringing a faded effect to his hues. That green is just awesome don't you think? It's bright yet not too bright it's bluish but not too blue!
ReplyDeleteI completely agree. And I'm glad you enjoyed my dad's art.
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